Is private writing in pencil on first page in a book called "Dedication" ?

Milo Dolezal · #1 Jun 5, 2009, 08:07 PM

I need to know what is the proper name for ..... when somebody writes ( in pencil ) in a book a short message on the inside of the cover in which they say something like: " From Smith Family to Browns! ( dated and signed ) Paula and Paul Smith" . ? ( Somebody told me it is a "dedication" but I have a feeling it is called differently ). Thanks !!

jmjoseph · Jun 5, 2009, 08:38 PM

"Dedication" means that you dedicate the book , its authorization and publication itself to a person or persons. You're talking about an inscription and signature. This sounds like just a gift inscription, not even from the author, just the giver.

mudweiser · Jun 5, 2009, 08:43 PM

That is the right word. Your probably thinking of the word inscription.

Sarah



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